Special Interests
The River Trails Park District offers numerous activities for youth and teens! Check out our current special interest class and Parkour Programs. Youth also enjoy our summer camps, dance and athletic programming.
Kids Sewing Classes
It’ll be SEW much fun! Participants will get comfortable with a sewing machine and basic sewing tools while making three projects.
Instructor: Jenn Borell, And Sew On…A Stitch Studio
Location: Burning Bush Community Center
BEGINNER CLASS
| Ages | Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| 9-13 | Thursdays | 3:45-5pm | Jan 15-Feb 19 | $185/$205 |
| 9-13 | Mondays | 3:45-5 pm | Mar 2-Apr 3 | $185/$205 |
| 9-13 | Thursdays | 3:45-5 pm | Apr 30-Jun 4 | $185/$205 |
INTERMEDIATE CLASS Ages 11+ or those have taken the beginner class
| Ages | Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| 11+ | Thursdays | 5:15-6:30 pm | Jan 15-Feb 19 | $185/$205 |
| 11+ | Mondays | 5:15-6:30 pm | Mar 2-Apr 3 | $185/$205 |
| 11+ | Thursdays | 5:15-6:30 pm | Apr 30-Jun 4 | $185/$205 |
Chess Scholars Club
Afterschool Chess Club
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Grades: K-5
Location: Indian Grove School
| Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Tue | 3:45-4:30pm | Jan 20-Mar 10 | $156/$176 |
| Tue | 3:45-4:30pm | Apr 14-Jun 2 | $156/$176 |
Creative Writing Club
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein
The Creative Writing Club, brought to you by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster their love for language, and cultivate their creative expression. Through exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing exercises, creative language games and collaboration, students will explore different genres, learn and practice grammatical concepts, develop their writing skills, and build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively
Grades: K-5
Location: Indian Grove School
| Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Thu | 3:45-4:30pm | Jan 22-Mar 12 | $164/$184 |
| Thu | 3:45-4:30pm | Apr 16-Jun 4 | $164/$184 |
Gears, Gears, Gears!
Explore gears using LEGO®, as we work to find out how gears help make the world turn. We’ll make projects that crank, mesh, pump, push, pull, tug or grind. All of which turn out to be very useful simple machines.
Ages: 4-6
Location: Prospect Heights Park District
| Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Mon | 5:45-6:45 pm | Feb 23-Mar 9 | $62/$72 |
FUN-gineering
This class teaches engineering fundamentals with LEGO motorized kits, building on each student’s skills as they learn about gears, levers, and wheels. Students may construct drawbridges, vehicles, rides, and cranes, applying concepts they can use at home.
Ages: 7-12
Location: Weiss Community Center
| Day | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Mon | 5:45-7 pm | Apr 27-May 11 | $73/$85 |
Children’s Theatre
A weekly musical theatre workshop culminates in a showcase featuring age-appropriate excerpts from smash hit movies and musicals! Students will learn the basics of vocal technique, choreography, and acting while working together to produce an in–class performance for family and friends. Showcase classes are only seven weeks long and are a great way for young artists to develop their talents, foster self-confidence, and grow in social skills and team building. The showcase will take place during the last 30 minutes of our final class.
Indian Grove students will be walked over by staff to Burning Bush.
Location: Burning Bush Community Center
Grade: K-6
Day: Wednesdays
| Theme | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| WKIDS: The Show Must Go On | 3:45-4:45pm | Jan 14-Feb 18 | $160/$180 |
| Theme | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Matilda | 3:45-4:45pm | Mar 4-Apr 22 | $175/$195 |
| Theme | Time | Date | Fee (R/NR) |
| Dream Slayers- Songs from KPOP Demon Hunters | 3:45-4:45pm | Apr 29-Jun 3 | $160/$180 |
